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Magnifying glass over paper reads "2025 African Genetics Research." Includes a ruler, pen, paperclip, gray grid background, and torn paper.

Magnifying glass over paper reads "2025 African Genetics Research." Includes a ruler, pen, paperclip, gray grid background, and torn paper.

2025: The Year African Genetics Research Broke New Ground

Esther Aluko

Dec 31, 20255 min read

Woman smiling in conversation, holding a tablet. Text: "WHY AFRICAN FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE GENETIC COUNSELING." Website link included.

Woman smiling in conversation, holding a tablet. Text: "WHY AFRICAN FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE GENETIC COUNSELING." Website link included.

10 Reasons African Families Cannot Afford to Ignore Genetic Counseling

Esther Aluko

Dec 30, 20256 min read

Boxing Day Practices in Africa

Boxing Day Practices in Africa

Boxing Day Practices in Africa: How the Continent Continues the Christmas Celebration

Esther Aluko

Dec 24, 20257 min read

How DNA Education and Genetic Testing Can Prevent Cancer Before It Starts

How DNA Education and Genetic Testing Can Prevent Cancer Before It Starts

How DNA Education and Genetic Testing Can Prevent Cancer Before It Starts

africanancestrylink

Dec 16, 20252 min read

AFCON 2025: The Nations, The Stars, and The Heritage That Make This Africa’s Biggest Show

AFCON 2025: The Nations, The Stars, and The Heritage That Make This Africa’s Biggest Show

AFCON 2025: The Nations, The Stars, and The Heritage That Make This Africa’s Biggest Show

Esther Aluko

Dec 12, 20256 min read

How DNA Testing Is Helping Black Americans Find Their African Roots

How DNA Testing Is Helping Black Americans Find Their African Roots

How DNA Testing Is Helping Black Americans Find Their African Roots

Esther Aluko

Nov 26, 20253 min read

9 Unique Christmas Traditions That Make Christmas in Africa Magical

9 Unique Christmas Traditions That Make Christmas in Africa Magical

9 Unique Christmas Traditions That Make Christmas in Africa Magical

Esther Aluko

Nov 22, 20256 min read

Understanding Polygenic Risk Scores: What They Mean for Your Health and Your DNA

Understanding Polygenic Risk Scores: What They Mean for Your Health and Your DNA

Understanding Polygenic Risk Scores: What They Mean for Your Health and Your DNA

Esther Aluko

Nov 15, 20254 min read

10 Best African American Museums to Visit

10 Best African American Museums to Visit

10 Best African American Museums to Visit

Esther Aluko

Nov 2, 20255 min read

Understanding APOL1: A Guide for People of African Ancestry

Understanding APOL1: A Guide for People of African Ancestry

Understanding APOL1: A Guide for People of African Ancestry

Esther Aluko

Oct 25, 20256 min read

Illustrated women with closed eyes wearing pink and purple shirts adorned with pink ribbons, symbolizing breast cancer awareness.

Illustrated women with closed eyes wearing pink and purple shirts adorned with pink ribbons, symbolizing breast cancer awareness.

Breast Cancer and African Ancestry: What You Should Know About Prevention, Genetics, and Family Risk

Esther Aluko

Oct 18, 20254 min read

Grilled chicken and jollof rice rice topped with onions and peppers on a black plate. Garnished with green herbs, in a cozy dining setting. Showing African foods that are must try

Grilled chicken and jollof rice rice topped with onions and peppers on a black plate. Garnished with green herbs, in a cozy dining setting. Showing African foods that are must try

10 Traditional African Foods You Must Try

Esther Aluko

Oct 15, 20256 min read

What Your Haplogroup Says About Your African Roots

What Your Haplogroup Says About Your African Roots

What Your Haplogroup Says About Your African Roots

Esther Aluko

Oct 5, 20254 min read

Why Africa Needs Genomic Inclusion

Why Africa Needs Genomic Inclusion

Why Africa Needs Genomic Inclusion

Esther Aluko

Sep 27, 20256 min read

Collage of African wedding couples in colorful traditional attire. Bold "African Weddings" text in center. Backgrounds vary, vibrant and diverse.

Collage of African wedding couples in colorful traditional attire. Bold "African Weddings" text in center. Backgrounds vary, vibrant and diverse.

African Weddings: Traditions, Fashion, and Heritage That Inspire the World

Esther Aluko

Sep 18, 20255 min read

Illustration of a woman with long hair holding her stomach, looking pained. Abstract background with pastel shapes in pink and beige. She is experiencing PCOS bloating.

Illustration of a woman with long hair holding her stomach, looking pained. Abstract background with pastel shapes in pink and beige. She is experiencing PCOS bloating.

Why African DNA Research Matters in PCOS Awareness

Esther Aluko

Sep 5, 20255 min read

A DNA strand made of various fruits and vegetables on a dark plate, set against a white background, symbolizing nutrition and health.

A DNA strand made of various fruits and vegetables on a dark plate, set against a white background, symbolizing nutrition and health.

Nutrigenomics Testing for Personalized African and African American Nutrition

Esther Aluko

Aug 30, 20256 min read

Smiling couple at airport with passports, posing next to a purple suitcase. Modern, bright setting with glass and metal background.

Smiling couple at airport with passports, posing next to a purple suitcase. Modern, bright setting with glass and metal background.

10 African Countries You Can Visit on a Budget

Esther Aluko

Aug 25, 20254 min read

Three faces from different race closely aligned, each wrapped in colorful fabric: red, orange, and teal. The mood is serene and focused on diversity.

Three faces from different race closely aligned, each wrapped in colorful fabric: red, orange, and teal. The mood is serene and focused on diversity.

Ancestry vs. Race vs. Ethnicity: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Esther Aluko

Aug 23, 20254 min read

A couple wearing a handwoven fabric traditionally made from cotton or silk.

A couple wearing a handwoven fabric traditionally made from cotton or silk.

10 Traditional African Outfits and What They Represent

Esther Aluko

Aug 5, 20258 min read

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